Wednesday 22 August 2018 – Happy People in their happy place, and some off on adventures!

5.40am – whilst some of you were tucked up all cosy in bed deciding whether to get up, there were already runners, swimmers, a tractor and a garbage truck on the move.

5.45am – The MLSC members leave for a paddle.

5.55am – Emma, John and Sarah waiting for the remaining Booty Campers, before commencing on the stairs.

6.00am – David and Murray heading out for an ocean adventure.

6.23-6.25am – Sunrise time

 6.30am – Happy Birthday Ali! Cutting the cake after being serenaded by the early swimmers!

6.40am – Nat was running past and kindly stopped for a lovely photo.

6.40am – Nicky who’s just got back and is heading off again on a 5 week sailing adventure – have fun and stay safe!

6.55am – Marco and Rainer ready to go!

Dr Gary Carsen back from his ocean adventure (he’s a great dentist btw!).

7.00am – Wilf, a legend!

Always the fun part – getting in!

At Shelly.

Happy people in happy places!

Some friendly competition. Who are these swimmers?

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Happy people in their happy place!

Finally wishing Anne (in the middle) an excellent adventure to South America. She heads off on Saturday for 7 months, travel safe and enjoy your trip Anne!

Stats

Temp: 15.3

Attendance: 95 recorded so far, probably 120-140

Cheers n’beers,

Fiona

Messages from Management

Monthly Dinner – 11^th September 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 11th September at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speaker on the night will be one of our swimmers, Jennifer Mulveny, who will share the benefits of mindfulness during our swims and in our daily lives. Jennifer is a certified yoga instructor and passionate student of mindfulness. She leads the beach yoga sessions on Manly Beach before our swims every Thursday morning, constantly reminding students that mindfulness can be done on and off the yoga mat, before a beautiful sunrise, or just as well sitting in traffic or standing in a queue. The presentation will include some mindfulness practice that can be used during swims or as part of a regular home practice.

2018 Winter Badge Ceremony – Sunday 16^th September

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 16^th September, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food.  Book here for Badge Ceremony.

All 2018 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well-earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed, so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for the upcoming summer badges.

In conjunction with the badge ceremony, Royal Far West will be holding a raffle with great prizes, so don’t forget to bring along extra money for the raffle.

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book HERE

B&B Merchandising 

Our merchandising website has been non-functional for the past few weeks due to issues at our supplier’s end. These issues should be resolved by the end of the week, but if you would like to contact them and order direct, use the following contact:

David McLauchlan

Edgewear

02 9438 3558  david@edgewear.com.au